Wk |
Date |
Homework |
Class topics/Key words |
1 |
2/22 |
Introduction |
Introduction to second semester
A Historical look at Western Children's Literature, Poetry, Picture book definition |
2 |
2/29 |
Holiday |
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3 |
3/7 |
Read article: How to Read Children's Literature. |
The Implied Reader, Plaisir, Jouissance |
4 |
3/14 |
Read Article: What Makes a Good Book: The Pictures |
Picture Books |
5 |
3/21 |
12 Picture Principles
Read about picture book design |
Picture design principles
Bring Scissors and glue What makes a good Picture Book?
Picture book reading log due |
6 |
3/28 |
Prepare presentation
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Picture Book Presentations in small groups
Sample Critiques |
7 |
4/4 |
Holiday: spring break |
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8 |
4/11 |
Out of the Dust, first half |
Historical Fiction |
9 |
4/18 |
Out of the Dust, second half
Out of the Dust Response due |
Poetry & Symbolism |
10 |
4/25 |
The One and Only Ivan, first half |
Contemporary Literature |
11 |
5/2 |
The One and Only Ivan, second half
Ivan Response due |
Identity, Psychoanalytic Criticism |
12 |
5/9 |
The Tale of Despereaux, first half |
Narration |
13 |
5/16 |
The Tale of Despereaux, second half
Despereaux Response due |
Sexuality |
14 |
5/23 |
Monster first half |
Multiculturalism
Danger of the Single Story-Video |
15 |
5/30 |
Monster, second half
Monster Response due
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Adolescent Lit & Dystopias
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16 |
6/6 |
Comparison Paper Due |
Non-fiction, truth
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17 |
6/13 |
Read Poetry and read about poetry |
Review & Prepare Presentations |
18 |
6/20 |
Final Presentations |
Final Presentations |
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